Robert attended Ravis High School in Burbank, IL and has spent most of his life as a truck driver. On July 8, 1984, he married Linda Kay Burton in Aurora, IL. They moved to Nevada, MO 29 years ago and he has been active in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3770, service three times as past president, and was inducted into the Eagles Missouri State Hall of Fame. Robert also was a 28-year member of the Nevada Missouri Elks. He retired from CCX Trucking in February 2004 after 20 years. Robert loved to be around people and loved to be in the spotlight.
Robert leaves behind his wife, Linda of the home; his children, Renee Goldsberry, Hobart, IN, Roxanne (Richard) Hermosello, Chicago, IL, Rhonda Hatton (Tom Schoenhofen) Cape Coral, FL
, Tracy Venne, Appleton, WI, Annie (Will) Idaker, Alamosa, CO, Christine (Carl) Miller, Fort Worth, TX, and Stephanie Stiefbold, Oswego, IL; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Hugh Burton, Terry Burton, and Jeff Burton (Nancy Hagen); a sister-in-law, Lisa (Guy) Lieser; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Richard Brewer, Ted “Peanuts” Brewer and Joe Schalasky, a grandson, Lucas Davis and a great-grandson Noah Cunningham.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Lawn Funeral Home, Burbank, IL with entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL following the visitation.
Friends are invited to join the family following the entombment at Mama Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 7500 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL.
